48Synonyms found for dark

Word Origin & History

dark O.E. deorc, from P.Gmc. *derkaz. "Absence of light" especially at night is the original meaning. Meaning "gloomy, cheerless" was also in O.E. Application to colors is 16c. Theater slang for "closed" is from 1916; darky, for "black person" is from 1775; In the dark "ignorant" first recorded 1670s.

Example Sentences for darker

The seventh doctor, from this point on, also grew darker and more manipulative.

Small red beans are noticeably smaller and darker than kidney beans.

Furthermore he has a very much darker and more mysterious side to him.

Although, they could also give a much darker and creepier tone.

Ideal for printing darker inks onto lighter colored garments.

Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker.

In adults the pock marks are darker and the scars more prominent than in children.

A common misconception is that the darker the wrapper, the fuller the flavor.